BC,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor of Interior Design in Richmond Canada | Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
|
Richmond Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
23,881
(c. USD17,140.49)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Bachelor of Interior Design (IDSN) program offers a comprehensive four-year education for aspiring interior design professionals, concentrating on the built environment. KPU's highly regarded Interior Design degree has maintained accreditation from the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) since 2000. As British Columbia's first accredited program, our CIDA recognition guarantees that our curriculum not only meets but surpasses professional benchmarks, equipping students with the fundamentals to become licensed interior designers.
Our Interior Design faculty is committed to:
Delivering a holistic design education encompassing all aspects of interior design, with particular focus on developing expertise in theory, research, analytical thinking, creative solutions, design development, technical documentation, digital tools, presentation methods, professional standards, and human-centered design approaches
Equipping students for careers in interior design and architectural practices
Establishing a balanced foundation of practical and theoretical knowledge aligned with NCIDQ standards and the North American definition of interior design
Fostering professional development and career preparedness
The program replicates real-world design practice through its "virtual design studio" approach, featuring interconnected coursework that prioritizes measurable learning outcomes and core competencies. These include: leadership, innovative problem-solving, collaboration, time management, communication skills (written, verbal, and visual), investigative abilities, visual analysis, technical proficiency, social responsibility, and global awareness.
Throughout the degree, students will:
Develop effective communication skills (both verbal and written)
Acquire and implement technical expertise
Conduct design research and historical analysis
Learn professional business operations
Join The Interior Designers Institute of BC
Complete hands-on work experience in a design firm
Apply accumulated knowledge through Design Studio projects
Tour professional offices, material suppliers, manufacturing facilities, completed projects, museums, and galleries to deepen industry understanding
Prospective students can attend annual fall information sessions to ask questions and review current student portfolios, which have proven invaluable for those considering the program.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
High School Courses
Completion of BC English Studies 12, English First Peoples 12 or Literary Studies 12 with a minimum grade of C+ (or equivalents)
As part of the Adult Dogwood Diploma, completion of English Studies 12 with a minimum grade of C+
Completion of IB (International Baccalaureate) English A (HL or SL) with a minimum grade of 3 (or C+)
Completion of AP (Advanced Placement) English Language and Composition or AP English Literature and Composition with a minimum grade of 2 (or C+)
For English 12 and all other provincially examinable courses, KPU will accept the blended grade (classroom grade + provincial examination grade) OR the classroom grade whichever is higher for the purposes of Faculty and program admission, and for satisfying course prerequisites, where applicable. Current students wishing to use a higher classroom mark for the purposes of satisfying prerequisites should request to have an official copy of their high school transcript sent to Admissions should they wish to have their academic record updated to include the classroom mark for any provincially examinable courses.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic Test: overall band of 6.5 or higher, with a minimum 6.0 in each band, taken within the last two years from the term of admission
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): iBT 88 or higher, with no sub score less than 20, taken within the last two years from the term of admission
Duolingo English Test: Score of 110 or higher, taken within the last two years from the term of admission.
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL): Score of 70 or higher with no sub score less than 60, taken within the last two years from the term of admission
Completion of BC English Studies 12, English First Peoples 12 or Literary Studies 12 with a minimum grade of C+ (or equivalents)
As part of the Adult Dogwood Diploma, completion of English Studies 12 with a minimum grade of C+
Completion of IB (International Baccalaureate) English A (HL or SL) with a minimum grade of 3 (or C+)
Completion of AP (Advanced Placement) English Language and Composition or AP English Literature and Composition with a minimum grade of 2 (or C+)
For English 12 and all other provincially examinable courses, KPU will accept the blended grade (classroom grade + provincial examination grade) OR the classroom grade whichever is higher for the purposes of Faculty and program admission, and for satisfying course prerequisites, where applicable. Current students wishing to use a higher classroom mark for the purposes of satisfying prerequisites should request to have an official copy of their high school transcript sent to Admissions should they wish to have their academic record updated to include the classroom mark for any provincially examinable courses.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic Test: overall band of 6.5 or higher, with a minimum 6.0 in each band, taken within the last two years from the term of admission
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): iBT 88 or higher, with no sub score less than 20, taken within the last two years from the term of admission
Duolingo English Test: Score of 110 or higher, taken within the last two years from the term of admission.
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL): Score of 70 or higher with no sub score less than 60, taken within the last two years from the term of admission
Tuition
CAD
23,881